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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,585.17, 33,926.51 and 13,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,585.17, 33,926.51 and 13,407.17 is: 18,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,585.17 : 33,926.51 = 13,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,585.17/33,926.51 = 13,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,585.17x = 33,926.51 × 13,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,585.17x = 454,858,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,858,350.96/24,585.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.33

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